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Title: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: firko on December 30, 2012, 10:49:23 am
This bikes got a lot of history, being ridden by Ron Lechien but does that add 20k to the value? My 350 Maico's been ridden by Pelle Granquist, Laurie Alderton and Per Klitland so can I add 10k to its value? ::)
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Ad # 3208050 December 29, 2012
 
Pro-Tec TT-600 as raced by Ron Lechien in 1982. One of two bikes produced. 598cc Pro-Tec stroker motor, Pro-Fab frame and swingarm, Sun rims, Ohlins, 43mm Yamaha forks, etc. The real thing. $30k.
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Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: oldfart on December 30, 2012, 11:09:38 am
Does it come with a step ladder.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: Slakewell on December 30, 2012, 11:55:37 am
I can never see the value in these things riders dont seem to buy them
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: bigk on December 30, 2012, 12:58:22 pm
Expensive farm bike.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: evo550 on December 30, 2012, 01:07:16 pm
He should have added Rick Johnson to the ad, might add some weight to his pricing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/motocycoplumber/5307194030/
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: Slakewell on December 31, 2012, 10:23:33 am
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5290/5307194030_dfa5a3e61a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: JohnnyO on December 31, 2012, 11:30:16 am
That bike had factory forks on it when Johnson rode it, now it just has YZ490 forks.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: TM BILL on January 01, 2013, 05:29:15 pm
Expensive farm bike.

My sentiments exactly  ::)
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: JohnnyO on January 01, 2013, 05:42:11 pm
I spoke to the owner via Facebook, it's the sister bike to the one Johnson rode. 1 of 2 bikes specially built by Protec for Lechein & RJ in the world 4 stroke championships.
Not really comparable to a modern build HL500 repro
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: smed on January 01, 2013, 06:02:42 pm
Luv those dinky little mud flaps :D
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: maico police on January 01, 2013, 06:07:32 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: mainline on January 01, 2013, 08:20:45 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?

Not sure but I believe Johnson won it in 83 on one of these
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: JohnnyO on January 01, 2013, 08:32:31 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?

Not sure but I believe Johnson won it in 83 on one of these

Yes and Lechein in '84 on the bike in question.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: Montynut on January 01, 2013, 08:53:40 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?
I noted that sarcasm Ross ;D you must be feeling a little better today ;)

Bloody hell, just fancy a 4 stroke winning the 4 stroke world championship. The 4 stroke World Championship I believe was one meeting in the US at the time. A bit like the US based Cow Pat throwing world Championship and the three legged Schnauzer tail chasing world championship. Just a little bit narrow focus I think nothing like eliminating the competition I suppose.

Why didn’t they just race the bikes against open competition?
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: David Lahey on January 01, 2013, 09:06:50 pm
A bit like with road racing - I asked my (modern) Triumph riding friend "if they are so good, why don't I ever hear of any races being won by Triumphs? Its always Yamaha/BMW/Suzuki/Honda"
"Ah but they do win races" he says "they are "Triumph" races" (you can only ride a Triumph)
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: JohnnyO on January 01, 2013, 09:22:36 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?
I noted that sarcasm Ross ;D you must be feeling a little better today ;)

Bloody hell, just fancy a 4 stroke winning the 4 stroke world championship. The 4 stroke World Championship I believe was one meeting in the US at the time. A bit like the US based Cow Pat throwing world Championship and the three legged Schnauzer tail chasing world championship. Just a little bit narrow focus I think nothing like eliminating the competition I suppose.

Why didn’t they just race the bikes against open competition?
They still run the World 4 stroke championship in the US now, they really should just call it the US 4 stroke champs but a lot of top pros do ride it.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: evo550 on January 01, 2013, 09:31:10 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?

Not sure but I believe Johnson won it in 83 on one of these

Yes and Lechein in '84 on the bike in question.
Didn't Lechien win it on a works Honda in '84 ?....well sort of works.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: JohnnyO on January 01, 2013, 09:36:05 pm
So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?

Not sure but I believe Johnson won it in 83 on one of these

Yes and Lechein in '84 on the bike in question.
Didn't Lechien win it on a works Honda in '84 ?....well sort of works.
You could be right, i can't remember that well.
Title: Re: Pro-Tec HL Yamaha
Post by: mainline on January 01, 2013, 10:01:29 pm


So how did these bikes go in the 1982 World Four Stroke Champs?

Not sure but I believe Johnson won it in 83 on one of these

Yes and Lechein in '84 on the bike in question.
Didn't Lechien win it on a works Honda in '84 ?....well sort of works.
You could be right, i can't remember that well.

I seem to remember they bolted some 4 banger into his cr250 frame. Also johnson fronted up after a red-eye flight from an overseas super cross I think